Makes me very sad. I grew up in the redwood forest and disheartening when you see so few trees around. Reporter more to come. All the trees in the green portion of this map will be gone and most of the other trees in the other sections will be taken out, as well. Neighbors say its an odd move for a Development Project, quote, the dramatic steep slopes, natural vegetation and limited construction zones of Yerba Buena Island will contrast with the humanmade flat canvas of Treasure Island. How does that invoke with some of the principles about regenerating site ecology and connecting with nature . Here on Yerba Buena Island, um, the Treasure Island Development Authority has adopted a habitat management plan. Reporter removing mostly Invasive Species of trees and eventually once this is completed, putting in native ones. Much of this will be used on site as mulch or made into furniture but for those who live here they worry, this is a clearcut sign of change they may not like. This is the
PLANTING THE TEACHING SEED: On first day of school year, Isabella Cassano starts teaching career at Farmington Elementary—17 years after she started kindergarten there.